“Blade Runner” Oscar Pistorius put on his artificial legs and walked across his bedroom before firing four shots through a locked toilet door, killing his cowering girlfriend in cold blood, prosecutors said on Tuesday. Reeva Steenkamp, a 30-year-old law graduate and model, died after being hit by three rounds from a 9-mm pistol, prosecutor Gerrie Nel said. Pistorius, 26, wept uncontrollably in court as Nel outlined details of a shooting that has stunned South Africa and the millions around the world who saw the double amputee’s track glory as an inspiring tale of triumph over adversity. Later, in a dramatic affidavit read out by defense lawyer Barry Roux, Pistorius said he had been “deeply in love” with Steenkamp, whom he had been dating since November, and had no intention of killing her. READ ON: Pistorius shot girlfriend through door: prosecutor
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“Blade Runner” Oscar Pistorius put on his artificial legs and walked across his bedroom before firing four shots through a locked toilet door, killing his cowering girlfriend in cold blood, prosecutors said on Tuesday.

Reeva Steenkamp, a 30-year-old law graduate and model, died after being hit by three rounds from a 9-mm pistol, prosecutor Gerrie Nel said.

Pistorius, 26, wept uncontrollably in court as Nel outlined details of a shooting that has stunned South Africa and the millions around the world who saw the double amputee’s track glory as an inspiring tale of triumph over adversity.

Later, in a dramatic affidavit read out by defense lawyer Barry Roux, Pistorius said he had been “deeply in love” with Steenkamp, whom he had been dating since November, and had no intention of killing her.

READ ON: Pistorius shot girlfriend through door: prosecutor

Lance Armstrong has been stripped of his 2000 Olympic Games cycling time trial bronze medal by the International Olympic Committee, continuing the once dominant rider’s spectacular fall from grace after a doping storm. “We have written asking for the return of the medal from the Sydney 2000 Games,” an IOC official told Reuters on Thursday after the decision to take away the last major title held by the disgraced American. The retired Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and banned for life by the International Cycling Union (UCI) in October after several riders testified that he took drugs. READ ON: Lance Armstrong stripped of 2000 bronze medal
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Lance Armstrong has been stripped of his 2000 Olympic Games cycling time trial bronze medal by the International Olympic Committee, continuing the once dominant rider’s spectacular fall from grace after a doping storm.

“We have written asking for the return of the medal from the Sydney 2000 Games,” an IOC official told Reuters on Thursday after the decision to take away the last major title held by the disgraced American.

The retired Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and banned for life by the International Cycling Union (UCI) in October after several riders testified that he took drugs.

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Cycling could be dropped from the Olympic program if Lance Armstrong implicates the sport’s governing body of covering up a widespread doping scheme, International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Dick Pound told Reuters on Tuesday. Pound said the IOC might be left with no choice other than to take drastic action if Armstrong proved the International Cycling Union had acted improperly. READ ON: Armstrong admission could see sport dropped from Olympics
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Cycling could be dropped from the Olympic program if Lance Armstrong implicates the sport’s governing body of covering up a widespread doping scheme, International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Dick Pound told Reuters on Tuesday.

Pound said the IOC might be left with no choice other than to take drastic action if Armstrong proved the International Cycling Union had acted improperly.

READ ON: Armstrong admission could see sport dropped from Olympics

I have visited Augusta National on several occasions and look forward to playing golf, renewing friendships and forming new ones through this very special opportunity. I have long admired the important role Augusta National has played in the traditions and history of golf. I also have an immense respect for the Masters Tournament and its commitment to grow the game of golf, particularly with youth, here in the United States and throughout the world.
Condoleezza Rice

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Performers take part in the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium August 12, 2012. [REUTERS/David Gray]
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Performers take part in the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium August 12, 2012. [REUTERS/David Gray]

Jamaica’s Usain Bolt (R) celebrates with Britain’s Mo Farah on the podium after each receiving gold medals, Bolt for men’s 4x100m relay and Farah for men’s 5000m at the victory ceremony at the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium August 11, 2012. REUTERS/Eddie KeoghFULL COVERAGE: The London 2012 Summer Olympic Games 
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Jamaica’s Usain Bolt (R) celebrates with Britain’s Mo Farah on the podium after each receiving gold medals, Bolt for men’s 4x100m relay and Farah for men’s 5000m at the victory ceremony at the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium August 11, 2012. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh

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Members of the U.S. men’s basketball team pose with their gold medals during victory ceremony at the North Greenwich Arena during the London 2012 Olympic Games August 11, 2012. REUTERS/Lucy NicholsonFULL COVERAGE: The London 2012 Summer Olympic Games 
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Members of the U.S. men’s basketball team pose with their gold medals during victory ceremony at the North Greenwich Arena during the London 2012 Olympic Games August 11, 2012. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

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A look at the current medal count: Team USA is now leading in overall medals (43) and gold medals (21), ahead of China at 42 overall medals and 20 gold medals. FULL COVERAGE: See the full medal count chart here
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A look at the current medal count: Team USA is now leading in overall medals (43) and gold medals (21), ahead of China at 42 overall medals and 20 gold medals.

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Michael Phelps of the U.S. smiles after winning the men’s 200m individual medley final during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre August 2, 2012. [REUTERS/Toby Melville] FULL COVERAGE: The London 2012 Summer Olympic Games
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Michael Phelps of the U.S. smiles after winning the men’s 200m individual medley final during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre August 2, 2012. [REUTERS/Toby Melville]

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